I Will Bear All Karma

Yang Kun's defiant stance shocked the surrounding powers who had come to watch.

"I say, does the Yang Family also have a backer? Don't they know a senior from Black Eagle Prefecture is here?"

"They probably don't. If they did, would Yang Kun be this defiant? That's Black Eagle Prefecture; even ten Yang Families couldn't contend with them."

"It seems the skies in Soaring Dragon City are about to change. How could the Liu Family let them go?"

"..."

If they hadn't known about Black Eagle Prefecture's existence, Yang Kun's words wouldn't have seemed out of line. After all, the Yang Family had the clout to be arrogant in Soaring Dragon City.

But now?

Almost all the observing powers believed Yang Kun was about to face trouble.

Yang Kun ignored their hushed discussions, his gaze fixed coldly ahead. "Liu Qiang, today, you alone are not enough to make us fear. You managed to gather us all here, so you must have made thorough preparations. Come, call out the person behind you."

Silence!

The moment Yang Kun spoke, everyone present was dumbfounded.

He knew about Black Eagle Prefecture's existence?

Gulp

And he still dared to provoke the Liu Family? Did the Yang Family also have a backer?

Those powers who had initially thought the Yang Family would surely face disaster now felt their resolve waver.

After all, the Yang Family was the overlord of Soaring Dragon City. Would they be blindly arrogant? If they had no support, would they act so forcefully against the Liu Family?

Not only were the onlookers surprised, but even Liu Qiang was slightly taken aback.

"Yang Kun, you know Black Eagle Prefecture is here?"

"Liu Qiang, as I said before, I wouldn't fear even if the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord himself came here."

Little did Liu Qiang know, if the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord truly came, their Liu Family would likely be destroyed.

It was a joke. If not for Qin Jishi, how could the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord's son have survived?

How could the Prefecture Lord forget such a great debt?

Clap, clap, clap

Before Liu Qiang could speak, Sun Baitan walked out, clapping his hands. "I truly didn't expect such a defiant person to appear in the small Soaring Dragon City. Good, very good."

"You're called Yang Kun?"

"That's right!"

Facing the inquiry, Yang Kun's spirit remained undiminished. "Are you the Liu Family's backer?"

Sun Baitan's lips curled into a sneer. "My name is Sun Baitan, the Eighth Elder of Black Eagle Prefecture. You should have all heard of our Black Eagle Prefecture. In the entire Azure Wave Imperial Capital, there's nothing our Black Eagle Prefecture cannot accomplish. Yet you dare to speak disrespectfully to the Prefecture Lord? You lot are nothing but a pack of wild cats and beasts, fit to be compared with our Black Eagle Prefecture?"

Sun Baitan's words were sharp, openly displaying his disdain for everyone. The onlookers frowned, but none dared to react.

At this moment, these prominent figures of Soaring Dragon City all lowered their heads in silence.

Sun Baitan indeed had the right to be arrogant. Let alone calling them wild cats and beasts, even if he insulted them, someone would probably step forward, wagging their tail and begging for mercy.

"Yang Kun, although you disrespected the Prefecture Lord, I can consider giving you a chance."

Sun Baitan said in a deep voice, "As long as you do as Patriarch Liu wishes, I can let the past incidents slide."

"Otherwise!"

Sun Baitan revealed a sinister smile. "You know the consequences."

In that instant, all eyes turned to Yang Kun. Facing the pressure from Black Eagle Prefecture, they wanted to see his choice.

"Elder Sun..." Yang Kun didn't hesitate, speaking directly. "This matter is clearly Liu Qiang bullying others with his influence. If you intend to bully us with your influence, I can only apologize..."

"This is your choice?" Sun Baitan's eyes narrowed, his expression growing more somber, clearly displeased with Yang Kun. "You, a mere family patriarch, are so ungrateful. I see you won't shed tears until you see the coffin."

Sun Baitan's anger and killing intent spread throughout the Zhang Family's premises, chilling everyone to the bone and making their hearts clench. They didn't dare to breathe heavily, let alone meet his gaze, fearing he might fixate on them.

Gulp

Zhang Jinhua swallowed hard, mustering some courage. "Elder... Elder Sun... This matter has nothing to do with the Yang Family or the Zhao Family. It was all my doing, Zhang Jinhua. If you want to blame someone, blame me."

A person's reputation precedes them. It would be a lie to say Zhang Jinhua wasn't intimidated, but even if he was, he had to step forward. After all, the Yang and Zhao families had already helped them greatly. He couldn't stand by and watch those two families bear the wrath of Black Eagle Prefecture for the sake of the Zhang Family.

"You are the Patriarch of the Zhang Family?" Sun Baitan's gaze was fierce, his face as dark as storm clouds. "You dare to take responsibility. Very well. As far as I know, the main culprit is actually Qin Jishi. Have Qin Jishi come out and speak."

Sun Baitan's words caused a stir among the crowd. Their gazes turned towards the throng.

Qin Jishi remained unmoved, showing no intention of stepping forward. This action immediately drew dissatisfaction from the Zhang Family members, whose eyes blazed with anger.

Hoo~

Zhang Jinhua took a deep breath. "Elder Sun, I will bear this matter alone. Jishi has nothing to do with this."

"Hmph~ You, a mere family patriarch, dare to bargain with me? Let alone you, even all the powers in Soaring Dragon City could be wiped out with a raise of our hand if our Black Eagle Prefecture willed it. My condescending presence here is a great favor and a show of respect to you all. Yet you repeatedly challenge my bottom line. This is simply provoking our Black Eagle Prefecture."

Sun Baitan, being cunning and experienced, pinned the charge of provocation on them. If this matter truly got out, they would have grounds to act.

Zhang Jinhua's face turned ashen, his voice trembling. "Elder... Elder Sun... We absolutely did not intend to offend Black Eagle Prefecture. This matter was entirely my doing from beginning to end... If you must blame someone... blame me."

"Enough with the nonsense!" Elder Sun was getting impatient. "Hand over Qin Jishi."

"I'm sorry!" Zhang Jinhua shook his head. "This matter has nothing to do with anyone else."

"Hand over Qin Jishi," Elder Sun's eyes were like venomous snakes, a fierce glint appearing within them.

"Elder Sun, this truly has nothing to do with anyone else. Kill me or torture me as you please," Zhang Jinhua seemed to plead, but more than that, he was making a choice.

"You're asking for death." Zhang Jinhua's actions completely enraged Elder Sun. As his voice fell, a powerful aura was almost instantly released.

Earth Fiend Level Seven?

This aura was like the might of a mountain, crushing everyone so they could barely breathe. Some disciples with weaker cultivation even spat blood and stumbled to the ground.

Even Yang Kun struggled to withstand such pressure, his body trembling.

At the same time!

In her panic, Tang Xiulan turned and shouted angrily, "Qin... Qin Jishi, what are you still standing here for? Hurry... hurry and get out there to apologize."

Qin Jishi made no move.

"You useless piece of trash," Tang Xiulan was furious, staring at him fiercely.

At the same moment, Elder Sun said coldly, "I'll ask you one last time, are you going to hand over Qin Jishi or not?"

"Cough cough~"

Fear flashed in Zhang Jinhua's eyes. "Th-this... this whole thing, it was all me..."

"Hmph, if you want to die, I'll grant your wish." Elder Sun had completely lost his patience. He opened his palm, and a ball of dark flames condensed in his palm.

At this moment, everyone's hearts were in their throats. They watched Zhang Jinhua with mixed emotions.

Feeling the death crisis Elder Sun was bringing upon him, Zhang Jinhua let out a bitter smile. "Elder Sun... go ahead and strike... I will bear all the consequences alone."